Bringing the farm to another world

"The Qian family has come today to propose an upgrade to the marriage proposal. They want to marry Qian Yuying to Dingtian. What do you all think about this? Dingtian, I've called you here today to hear your opinion," the Yang family head said to the crowd. They had heard about the Qian family's offer, so the Yang family head hadn't agreed immediately. Instead, he had called everyone over to hear their opinions, and because this matter concerned Yang Dingtian, he had also been summoned.

After listening to the family head's words, Yang Dingtian thought for a moment and then said, "Father, let me tell you my thoughts. I really have no plans to get married right now, but if the family really needs it, marriage is not out of the question."

The patriarch was Yang Dingtian's father, named Yang Yaowu. He nodded in agreement with Yang Dingtian's words. Yang Dingtian had actually been groomed to be the next patriarch, but his cultivation speed was too fast, making everyone realize that it would be a waste to make him the patriarch. He was certain to become a kingdom-level expert in the future, so they gradually stopped mentioning the matter. However, Yang Dingtian had been trained, so he still considered everything for the sake of the family.

At this moment, Yang Yaowu spoke up: "Alright, everyone, please share your opinions."

At this moment, an elder spoke up: "Patriarch, we just warned the Qian family, and they immediately wanted to form a marriage alliance with Dingtian. Moreover, the person they're marrying off to is Qian Yuying, Qian Jiang's daughter, who is also a genius. It's clear they're very sincere this time. I'm wondering why they're doing this. This marriage alliance is different from the past. If we agree to this marriage alliance, our Yang family and the Qian family will be even closer in the future. They just finished scheming against us, and now they want to get closer to us so quickly. Is there some kind of conspiracy involved?"

"I don't think they have any real schemes. We wiped out the Wu Gou Sect this time, and they know we know their plans. If they were to turn against us now, they would be asking for trouble. That's why they did what they did. I think they have a 'if they can't beat us, join us' mentality. If they can't beat us, they'll try to get closer to us so we won't target them. This would be beneficial for both of us."

Hearing this person say this, everyone nodded, thinking it made some sense. Then one of them said, "The Qian family may really want to repair our relationship. If that's the case, then if we join forces with the Qian family and suppress the other families, then who in the entire Shangyang Sect will be our opponent? Our two families can then do whatever we want in the Shangyang Sect."

"It won't be that simple. If our two families really join forces, it will definitely arouse the vigilance of other families. They might even unite to oppose us. This would not be beneficial to either of us. So I think this marriage alliance is really not a good thing for either of us."

Upon hearing what the elder said, Yang Yaowu and the others were all taken aback. Then they all looked at the elder, and Yang Yaowu said, "Go on."

The elder nodded and then said, "Here's what I think: Our Yang family is already attracting a lot of attention, and while the Qian family's strength isn't as great as ours, none of the other families can compare to them. If our two families join forces, we'll definitely become a thorn in the side of the other families in the sect. So if we really do form a marriage alliance with the Qian family, we must be prepared to be targeted by all the other families. Although our family and the Qian family have kingdom-level experts, other families also have them. If the other families unite, their strength will be several times greater than our two families combined. If they really start targeting us, the consequences will be very serious, and we might even fall into a long-term internal conflict."

Upon hearing his words, everyone nodded in agreement. Indeed, it seemed like a good thing for the two families to unite, but at the same time, they would become enemies of everyone. At that time, the Shangyang Sect would be plunged into internal strife, which would be very disadvantageous for the Yang family.

At this moment, an elder spoke up: "I also think that we should not have a marriage alliance, but a joint alliance is acceptable."

His words startled everyone, who then looked at him with some confusion. He glanced at them and continued, "A marriage alliance would alert all the families, and they might unite against our two families. But what if we don't form a marriage alliance, but instead unite secretly? On the surface, our two families will still fight from time to time, and there will be no marriage alliance, making the situation seem similar to the present. However, in secret, our two families will unite to suppress other families. This will not only lower the vigilance of other families, but also enhance the status of our two families. This is the best way."

After hearing his words, Yang Yaowu nodded. He pondered for a moment and then said, "This method is indeed good. I think we should do this: I will write a letter to Qian Jiang in a while and tell him our idea. Our two families will secretly cooperate to suppress other families, but there is no need for a public marriage alliance."

Everyone nodded, but one elder still said with some concern, "But won't this cause problems? If we were to form an alliance through marriage, we would have a pact. But as we are cooperating in secret now, there is no pact between us. What if their family suddenly breaks the pact or plots against us in secret?"

Another elder spoke up: "If they really want to break the contract, even if we form an alliance through marriage, they will still break the contract if they want to. Everyone here is smart and knows that relying on marriage alone is useless. Compared to the interests of the two families, a marriage is nothing. So as long as we form an alliance in secret, they will not easily break the contract for the sake of their own interests, because doing so would not benefit anyone."

Everyone in the Yang family nodded. Yang Yaowu said in a deep voice, "Alright, it's settled then. I'll write a letter later and have someone send it to the Qian family. We'll see how Qian Jiang responds then." Everyone nodded, and Yang Yaowu waved his hand, and everyone left. Yang Dingtian also left; he was a martial arts fanatic and had no interest in these matters, so of course he wouldn't take them to heart.

Yang Yaowu quickly wrote a letter. Of course, he couldn't write it on paper, so he wrote it on a jade slip to avoid leaving any evidence. After all, if other families found out about the letter, it would be troublesome.

Soon, an elder from the Yang family arrived at the Qian family and handed the jade slip directly to the elder from the Qian family. Neither of them held a very high position. On the surface, they were still discussing the marriage between the disciples of the two families, but in reality, they were just acting as intermediaries to prevent other families from suspecting them.

The elder from the Qian family quickly delivered the jade slip to Qian Jiang, while the elder from the Yang family did not leave but waited there for news from Qian Jiang.

After reading the contents of the jade slip, Qian Jiang immediately gathered the elders of the Qian family. Once the elders had arrived, Qian Jiang said, "The Yang family does not agree to the marriage alliance."

As soon as he said this, the expressions of all the elders of the Qian family changed. In their view, the Yang family's refusal to agree to the marriage was an insult to their Qian family, which was no small matter.

Qian Jiang then continued, "The Yang family's intention is that if we were to form a marriage alliance, both of our families would become thorns in the side of other families. At that time, all the families would unite against us, which would not benefit either of us. Their idea is that the two families will maintain the status quo on the surface, but secretly form an alliance to suppress other families. Yang Yaowu even wrote a letter to the Qian family, but it was written on a jade slip. The jade slip is disposable; once it's read, it's destroyed. Obviously, they don't want other families to know about this."

Upon hearing Qian Jiang's words, the elders of the Qian family were all taken aback. Then they all fell into deep thought. They had never really thought about this issue before. They only thought that if the two families joined forces, they could dominate the Shangyang Sect. However, they did not consider that if other families in the Shangyang Sect united against them out of fear, their situation would not be good either. The Yang family's method was a better one than marriage alliance.

At this moment, an elder of the Qian family spoke up: "But what if they later deny the existence of such a secret alliance?"

At this moment, the elder spoke up: "The alliance between the two families was formed in the first place so that it would benefit both families. If the alliance is beneficial to both families, then of course they will not refuse to acknowledge it. But if one day this alliance is no longer beneficial to either family, then not only them, but even our family will not acknowledge this alliance. I think this is better. In this way, we will no longer need to think about marriage alliances. Even if we do have a marriage alliance, if the interests of the two families really conflict one day, the effect of the marriage alliance will probably be negligible, and no one will care at all. So, forming an alliance in secret like this is quite good."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded. Qian Jiang glanced at everyone and then said, "If everyone agrees, then this matter is settled. I will have someone send a reply to the Yang family in a moment. The Yang family is still waiting for our reply."

The Qian family members all nodded, and then said in unison, "We agree."

Qian Jiang said, "Good, it's good that you agree. Then I'll have someone send a reply to the Yang family, telling them that we agree to form a secret alliance. From today onwards, all previous grudges will be wiped clean. We will work together to suppress other families. If one family takes any action, they must inform the other family. We must cooperate with each other."

Everyone nodded, and Qian Jiang said, "Alright, everyone go back now. I'll reply to the Yang family now." Everyone responded, then stood up, turned, and left. After they left, Qian Jiang called over the elder who was in contact with the Yang family, and wrote a message on a jade slip, which he then gave to the Yang family elder to take to Yang Yaowu. (End of Chapter)